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BYD’s Move To Enter The Japanese Passenger Vehicle Market Is Good For Africa

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BYD has announced that it will start sales of passenger electric vehicles in Japan starting in January 2023. This will be followed by the Dolphin and Seal, which will be available for purchase in the middle and […]. Initially, three of BYD’s latest models will be offered in Japan, starting with the ATTO 3 in January.

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Pike Research forecasts annual global sales of light-duty natural gas vehicles to reach 3.2M in 2019

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The global market for light-duty (LD) natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—including passenger cars, light-duty trucks and commercial vehicles—will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% This level of sales results in a cumulative total of 25.4 This level of sales results in a cumulative total of 25.4

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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A study by Ricardo Strategic Consulting has concluded that while sluggish automotive demand in Europe, Japan and North America will be balanced by the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) markets through 2020, thereafter the ‘Rising-15’ nations become the engine for profitable growth—assuming political stability.

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Report suggests low-speed electric vehicles could affect Chinese demand for gasoline and disrupt oil prices worldwide

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Disruptive innovation is typically a Silicon Valley buzzword and not one commonly associated with discussions of gasoline markets. Low-speed electric vehicle sales there appear to have slowed in 2018, but manufacturers still sold nearly 1.5 —Gabriel Collins. —Gabriel Collins. —Gabriel Collins.

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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Navigant’s 10 predictions of significant trends shaping the PEV market in 2014 are: Click to enlarge.

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Continental to acquire Veyance Technologies for approximately $1.9 billion

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Continental has concluded an agreement with The Carlyle Group relating to the purchase of Veyance Technologies Inc. Veyance operates globally in the field of rubber and plastics technology and in 2013 recorded sales of approximately €1.5 ContiTech itself will achieve some 60% of its sales outside the automotive OE sector in future.

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